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6 days ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Cesar Miguel |Zigwheels Philippines |Ruben Manahan IV |Paulo Papa
MANILA: Mercedes-Benz Philippines, under the management of Inchcape Philippines, will be launching the all-electric version of the G-Class (G580) along with two other plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) this year. KEY TAKEAWAYS No exact dates were provided, but Mercedes-Benz PH will be launching the all-electric G-Class in the second half of the year. The global version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 EV can produce up to 579 horsepower and 1,164 Newton-meters of torque.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Zigwheels Philippines |Cesar Miguel |Ruben Manahan IV |Paulo Papa
An organization’s public face, even more so than its human representatives, is often relegated to the vehicles it uses. The aforementioned, of course, only makes sense because even the tiniest local government unit or charitable organization will have to depend on a four-wheeled (or even six-wheeled) ride for logistics and moving around its members. KEY TAKEAWAYS The model of Toyota Land Cruiser utilized by the International Red Cross is the 70 Series.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Cesar Miguel |Zigwheels Philippines |Paulo Papa |Ruben Manahan IV
MANILA: Mercedes-Benz Philippines, under the management of Inchcape Philippines, has already sold more than 200 units of the EQ model lineup since its first local model launch two years ago.
The aforementioned data was shared with Zigwheels Philippines via an interview with Mercedes-Benz Philippines General Manager Maricar Parco during the launch of the all-new GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and E-Class 350e PHEV.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Ruben Manahan IV |Zigwheels Philippines |Cesar Miguel |Paulo Papa
MANILA: Inchcape Philippines has confirmed the arrival of the Land Rover Defender Octa and Range Rover SV Sport Edition 2 locally this month. KEY TAKEAWAYS The vehicle can do 0-100 kph in four seconds. The vehicle can reportedly sprint 0-100 kph in 3.6 seconds.
Its much-awaited introduction comes months after Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Philippines President Chris Ward shared to Zigwheels Philippines its plan for 2025.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Paulo Papa |Zigwheels Philippines |Ruben Manahan IV |Cesar Miguel
The Subaru Evoltis is the Japanese carmaker’s entry into the country’s sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment and is touted as a true seven-seater that performs well on both city streets and rough provincial roads. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Subaru Evoltis has an 11.6-inch infotainment system. The captain seats of the Subaru Evoltis has reclining, sliding, and folding functions.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Zigwheels Philippines |Ruben Manahan IV |Cesar Miguel |Paulo Papa
MANILA: This year’s Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival (AFSTDF) is set to take place later this week. KEY TAKEAWAYS The event will be on n May 8-11 at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds. Those who will join the event are the distributors of BYD, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jaecoo, Kia, Morris Garages, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Omoda, Suzuki, and Toyota.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Zigwheels Philippines |Cesar Miguel |Ruben Manahan IV |Paulo Papa
MANILA: Even as the hot climate of summer enters the country in the first week of May, the automotive industry shows no signs of slowing down. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mercedes-Benz Philippines will be launching the GLC 350e 4MATIC PHEV and the E-Class E350e PHEV in May 2025. In the first week of May 2025, Hariphil Asia Resources Incorporated launched the all-new HARI Cab commercial vehicle.
So, what are the biggest developments in the automotive industry from May 1-2, 2025?
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Ruben Manahan IV |Zigwheels Philippines |Paulo Papa |Cesar Miguel
MANILA: Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) has quietly brought in the latest iteration of the XMAX. KEY TAKEAWAYS The scooter's latest iteration comes with an electronically-adjustable windscreen and a redesigned instrument panel. The new Yamaha XMAX is priced at P311,000.
The aforementioned offering — which entered the local market following the grand reveal of the all-new Yamaha Nmax — comes with updated convenience and technological features.
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | Zigwheels Philippines |Ruben Manahan IV |Cesar Miguel |Paulo Papa
MANILA: Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) has recently honored outstanding individuals that competed in the 20th Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO). KEY TAKEAWAYS The dealerships that won the top spots at this year's ISSO were Isuzu Makati (Parts Staff Category), Isuzu Calapan (Service Advisor Category), and Isuzu Butuan (Service Technician Category).
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1 week ago | 
zigwheels.ph | BYD Philippines |Zigwheels Philippines |Ruben Manahan IV |Cesar Miguel
MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility have teamed up to push electrified mobility in Cebu with the arrival of BYD Tech Tour as well as the activation of new electric vehicle charging stations at 16 locations within the island province. KEY TAKEAWAYS The company is eyeing to add three more dealerships in Cebu. ACMobility wants to have charging spots in more than 35 strategic areas across Visayas by the end of year.
